Senior Manager – Design Engineering

Microchip Technology Inc.

. Provide technical leadership for communication semiconductor devices or subsystems .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBurnaby • CanadaSenior💰 CA$107,000 - CA$226,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical leadership in communication semiconductor devices, with a strong focus on digital circuit design, team management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to mentor engineers and enhance technical capabilities while driving project completion and fostering innovation.

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Technical LeadershipDigital Circuit DesignVerilog or VHDL DesignTeam ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Digital Circuit DesignVerilogVHDLSystem-on-a-Chip (SOC) DesignFPGA DesignSynthesisVerificationSTA28nm Process TechnologyCommunication Protocols

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingMentoringAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SynopsysCadence

Industry Keywords

Communication SemiconductorSilicon SolutionsCross-Functional TeamsProject ManagementTechnical Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for communication semiconductor devices or subsystems
Oversee design and implementation of digital circuits at block or top level
Lead large, multi-site engineering teams delivering highly integrated silicon solutions
Drive project completion through architects, domain experts and empowered team leaders
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver project goals
Manage and mentor engineers, including guidance, support and professional development
Expand team knowledge across technical expertise in technologies, flows and standards
Guide enhancement of internal proprietary flows and practices
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment
Collaborate with Software, Validation and Production Engineers to deliver production-worthy devices
Potentially manage direct reports and contractors
Enhance CBU technical capabilities through mentorship, coaching and recruitment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
12+ years related experience
Proven leadership skills, having previously led large or small teams
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to think both strategically and tactically
Excellent analytical and debugging skills and the ability to proactively solve issues
Proven ability to thrive on, learn and adapt to new methodologies and technologies
Experience in designing, synthesizing or verifying Verilog or VHDL based designs for silicon, on FPGA or other platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience designing System-on-a-Chip (SOC) devices (an asset)
Familiarity with communication protocols such as Ethernet, OTN, ASA and others (an asset)
Experience with Synopsys or Cadence tool flows for synthesis, verification or STA (an asset)
Experience with 28nm and smaller silicon process technologies (an asset)
Travel availability of 0%-25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Restricted stock units
Quarterly bonus payments
Health benefits beginning day one
Retirement savings plans
Industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature
Employee development and Leadership Passage Programs
Professional development opportunities
Travel allowance/coverage implied by business travel requirements (0%-25%)